Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Security Guard jobs in Oklahoma City, OK

4,890 security guards employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $17.46/hour ($36,320/year) median · 4% below the national median.

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The median security guard salary in Oklahoma City, OK is $17.46/hour ($36,320/year), with a typical range of $32,810 to $45,280 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Security Guard pay in Oklahoma City, OK

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Oklahoma City metro. Half of Security Guards earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $32,810 $36,320 $45,280
25th$32,810 Median$36,320 75th$45,280 vs US4% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Oklahoma City, OK metro area (SOC 33-9032, Security Guard). Full Security Guard salary guide →

What is a Security Guard salary in Oklahoma City?

The median security guard salary in Oklahoma City, OK is $17.46/hour ($36,320/year), with a typical range of $32,810 to $45,280 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 4,890 security guards employed in the Oklahoma City metro area.

Security Guard pay bands in Oklahoma City by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Mid Level Security Guard

Typical mid level band in Oklahoma City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Typical pay range
$30,327–$39,952
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Security Guard

Typical entry level band in Oklahoma City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Typical pay range
$32,506–$43,220
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Security Guard

Typical entry level band in Oklahoma City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Typical pay range
$33,051–$41,259
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Security Guard

Typical senior band in Oklahoma City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Typical pay range
$31,961–$45,835
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Security Guard

Typical lead band in Oklahoma City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Typical pay range
$31,416–$41,259
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Security Guard Career Ladder — Oklahoma City Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Oklahoma City’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Security Guard0–2 yrs$26,150
  2. Mid Security Guard2–5 yrs$34,504
  3. Senior Security Guard5–8 yrs$43,584
  4. Staff Security Guard8–12 yrs$52,664
  5. Lead Security Guard12+ yrs$61,744

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 33-9032, Security Guard).

Employers in the Security Guard hiring market in Oklahoma City

  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Oklahoma City post Security Guard jobs

Employers in the Oklahoma City metro typically post Security Guard roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Security Guard in Oklahoma City, OK — Common Questions

How much does a Security Guard earn in Oklahoma City, OK?
Median $17.46/hour ($36,320/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $32,810–$45,280. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Security Guard jobs are there in Oklahoma City?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 4,890 Security Guard roles employed in the Oklahoma City metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Oklahoma City employers use for Security Guard?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Security Guard jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Security Guard openings in Oklahoma City and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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